New 007 Movie Reveals Bond’s Inner Demons

Fifty years after Dr. No, the first James Bond film, 007 is back in action in Skyfall. The latest entry in the Bond franchise, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Mendes, departs from the brawn-and-guns type of secret agent and gravitates towards a character who reveals 007’s inner demons.

By Penelope Poulou

The Bond franchise has always been identified with the spy’s signature introduction.

“It took the direction of really creating characters that are more approachable, in a sense of an emotional approach. That’s why there are great scenes playing in the movie, because Sam likes scenes playing in his movies, and he put the characters together in order for them to have the time to go through a process,” said Bardem.

The film also is a visual extravaganza, especially on the 50th anniversary of the franchise.

“It’s hopefully to please people, to make them remember what it is, that it’s a Bond movie first and foremost,” said Craig.

Unlike its predecessors, Skyfall uses gadgets sparingly, but modern technology drives the film.

Terrorism and undercover war move into cyber space, and MI6’s gadget expert and computer hacker looks like a brainiac high schooler next door.

“I always felt connected with the Bond universe, with the music, which is so powerful, and the sets were unbelievable,” said Merlohe.

Naomi Harris plays MI6 agent Eve, a more dynamic female character.

“A woman who is much more of an equal to Bond. She out there in the field with him,” said Harris.

Skyfall takes a more modern approach to Bond, but the film also pays homage to tradition. We see 007 driving his iconic Aston-Martin and still picking a good physical fight with traditional Bond bravado.

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